He bought her a small bouquet of roses, instead of the usual wrist corsage. Perfection.

I helped Chrissy make his boutinniere. The script is the prologue from Disney's "Beauty and the Beast," Max's favorite Disney movie. The stem of the flower was wrapped with satin from Chrissy's dress. Adorable.

I'm a bargainista and a self-proclaimed DIY'er who's enthusiastically eclectic, a relentlessly rustic retriever, vehemently vintage, the frugalest of frugals and a fool for flea markets, yard and estate sales.

I have a stupendous multiplicity of love for my family and friends, and I revel in the wonderful and humorous antics of our pup, Enzo!

Oh, and there's a grand ol' nook in my heart for the military men and women - [special salute to my son!].

I believe one of the keys to happiness in life is to have an unselfish work to do...and the power and passion to do it!